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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Spells are created from the Weave, the magical energies of the multiverse. They are conjured through experience, knowledge or innate ability, or via the use of scrolls and magical items. | Spells are created from the Weave, the magical energies of the multiverse. They are conjured through experience, knowledge, or innate ability, or via the use of scrolls and magical items. | ||
=== Spell levels === | === Spell levels === | ||
All spells have a level – a measure of how powerful a spell is, as well as how difficult it is to cast it. To cast a spell the caster must usually expend a [[Spells#Spell slots|spell slot]] of sufficient level. Spells cast from scrolls {{em|do not}} | All spells have a level – a measure of how powerful a spell is, as well as how difficult it is to cast it. To cast a spell, the caster must usually expend a [[Spells#Spell slots|spell slot]] of sufficient level. Spells cast from scrolls {{em|do not}} consume spell slots when cast, nor do most spells granted by magic items. | ||
Level 0 spells are called ''cantrips'', and can always be cast at will, without expending a spell slot. | Level 0 spells are called ''cantrips'', and can always be cast at will, without expending a spell slot. | ||
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=== Schools of magic === | === Schools of magic === | ||
{{confused with|Wizard|custom=the Wizard School class feature.}} | {{confused with|Wizard|custom=the Wizard School class feature.}} | ||
Every spell belongs to one of eight schools of | Every spell belongs to one of eight schools of magic: [[abjuration]], [[conjuration]], [[divination]], [[enchantment (school)|enchantment]], [[evocation]], [[illusion]], [[necromancy]], or [[transmutation]]. Some class features only benefit spells of a specific school. | ||
=== Casting time === | === Casting time === | ||
All spells have a casting time that determines whether it requires the caster to take an [[File:Action Icon.png|frameless|20px]] action, [[File:Bonus Action Icon.png|frameless|20px]] bonus action or a [[File:Reaction Icon.png|frameless|20px]] reaction. Most spells require the caster to take an action. | All spells have a casting time that determines whether it requires the caster to take an [[File:Action Icon.png|frameless|20px]] action, [[File:Bonus Action Icon.png|frameless|20px]] bonus action, or a [[File:Reaction Icon.png|frameless|20px]] reaction. Most spells require the caster to take an action. | ||
=== Spell saves === | === Spell saves === | ||